Forget lemonade, our buttermilk lemon sheet cake is what you should be enjoying this summer. Totally moist and lemony too, this recipe delivers the freshest flavor to break-up even the dog days of summer. Read below to find out more!
Our Buttermilk Lemon Sheet Cake Recipe
Our buttermilk lemon sheet cake is very easy to make, even for the newest of bakers. But don’t be fooled, despite how easy it is, this cake is incredibly delicious. Not only is this sheet cake super moist, but the recipe’s lemon provides a fine freshness, and the buttermilk underlines the cake’s natural aroma.
Whether it’s for a simple brunch, park picnic, or as a sweet treat at the end of a long day: Our buttermilk lemon sheet cake is a welcome wherever it goes. No matter what you’re celebrating or what’s going on, this cake will provide a bright light and good bite. It’s perfect whether you’re in a good mood or a bad mood. No matter where they are, your spirits will be lifted!
Baking can also be a major mood booster. When you zest and juice the lemon, its fresh scent will put a smile on our face as you continue on with the recipe. For the batter, you simply have to mix all the ingredients one after the other. Finally, it’s time to grease the baking sheet and simply spread the batter on top.
Depending on the size of the sheet and the oven, you may have to vary the baking time a little, so keep an eye on the cake while it’s baking. And don’t forget the toothpick test! Once you stick a toothpick into the center of the cake and it comes out clean, you’ll know your cake is ready to enjoy.
Should you want to add a little something-something to your cake, we suggest a simple lemon glaze or a bit of powdered sugar. Of course, frosting is also always the icing on the cake…Pun intended! We from Scrumdiddlyumptious wish you happy baking!
Once it’s all gone, we’re sure you’ll be craving some more sweet treats like our pavlova with cherries, strawberry chocolate loaf cake, and/or peach crumble.
Buttermilk Lemon Sheet Cake
Ingredients
- 1 organic lemon
- 2⅓ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅔ cup applesauce
- ¾ cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Give the lemon a good wash, then zest and juice it.
- In a bowl, whisk together the lemon zest, flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream together the butter, sugar, and vanilla sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually incorporate the applesauce and lemon juice into the batter.
- Add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Grease a baking sheet and spread the batter evenly onto it. Once ready, immediately bake for 25 minutes.
Notes
- After baking, optionally prick the cake a few times with a fork and brush it with lemon juice mixed with a little sugar.
- You can decorate the cooled cake with powdered sugar or icing.